Can a Jeep Grand Cherokee use a trailer tow?

Click to expand… That is correct as of right now the dealers have no ability to reconfigure any Jeep Grand Cherokee model to enable trailer tow. Lots of folks in the same boat as you …last I heard FCA electronics were working the problem.. there maybe a solution someday but not right now. My guess in 6 months or so.

Can a 2018 Jeep GC accept a trailer hitch?

I took the GC to my nearby dealer, and they said 2018 GC “not configured with the AHT trailer tow package are no longer preconfigured to accept the 7/4 way trailer hitch wiring adapter”. “Currently, the only way to get a factory authorized tow-capable vehicle is to order the vehicle with sales code AHT from the plant.”

Do you need a hitch on a Grand Cherokee?

YES, if your Grand Cherokee didn’t come with the hitch, you’ll have to either pay a fortune (probably somewhere between $150 and $200) at the dealership to enable the hitch wiring after you’ve installed the harness.

How much does it cost to wiring a jeep?

Instead of being extorted by the Jeep dealerships to the tune of $150.00, I ordered a top-notch wiring harness for $56 shipped. It had everything I needed and took me around 2 hours, (I was playing with my dog during the installation).

What does the towing package on a Jeep Cherokee mean?

My understanding is that the towing package means that the Jeep is equipped from the factory with tow points, i.e. hooks on the front and rear bumpers. I get the feeling from many posts that it is a common assumption that the towing package means it should have a hitch and be able to tow stuff.

Can a Jeep Cherokee be flat towed behind an RV?

You can tow it on a trailer, as long as all four wheels are on a trailer. If your Jeep Cherokee has ActiveDrive II or 2-speed PTU, it is possible to flat tow your Jeep Cherokee behind an RV. For some trim levels, you must use the Mopar towing kit in order to not void the warranty on your vehicle.

Can a jeep be towed as a dinghy?

Jeeps that can be towed dinghy style have a manual transmission case that will allow for constant lubrication when the vehicle is placed into neutral. This is why so many Jeep models and trims can be flat towed. Once again, the best way to ensure that your vehicle can be flat towed is to check the owner’s manual.

How big is the towing capacity of a jeep?

Tow Ratings for Jeep Year Make TowLimit 2019 Jeep 2000 lbs. 2019 Jeep 2000 lbs. 2019 Jeep 4000 lbs. 2019 Jeep 4500 lbs.

Can a GC Trailhawk tow a light trailer?

I recently bought a 2018 GC Trailhawk EcoDiesel to tow a light trailer so I don’t have to use my large diesel truck all the time. The GC has OEM trailer hitch railer wiring hookups. The GC also came with “Electric Brake Kit PN 68320483AA REV:A” found in the glove compartment. This kit is a wiring harness to ease the install of a brake controller.

Do you need a harness for a tow hitch?

The OEM harness you would need to install, as I understand it, would require you to disassemble half the vehicle to get to and replace as it runs from the front of the vehicle to the back and contains way more than just the wires for the stop/tail lights. Just my 2cents but I would just get a universal isolating adapter for trailer lights.

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